The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) onMonday conducted the tests of an advanced version ofCannon-launched Laser Guided Missile (CLGM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) off theOdisha coast.
Altogether three rounds of the missile were test-fired froma specially built launcher at the launching complex-II of Chandipurbased test range. A defence official said the mission was successful as themissile perfectly destroyed the targets as expected.
“The tests were conducted in between 3.30 pm to 4.30 pmduring low tide period. There will be one more round of test on Tuesday. Allthe data have been collected and would be evaluated after the completionof the mission,” he said.
CLGM is a new generation anti-tank missile developed by theAeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) at Bangalore. It can destroyany target in 3 km to 5 km range. It is an all terrain missile to be usedby the army, navy and air force.
This missile has bigger warhead and little slower thanoriginal 105-mm Laser Homing Attack or Laser Homing Anti-Tank (LAHAT) fromIsrael. It would equip the Arjun MK-2 and MK-1 tanks.
“The CLGM uses a laser of a specific frequency bandwidth tolocate the target. The laser creates a heat signature on the target.The missile recognises it and homes in on it even if the target ismoving,” said a defence scientist.
The missile can also target other armoured targets andhelicopters at extended ranges. The ADE has developed the missile withglobal positioning system technology.